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The Crooked Spire

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (1.1 miles, 1.8 km, direction SW)

Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE)

This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire...

Bolsover, Derbyshire

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)

Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times...

Thatched cottages in Baslow, Derbyshire 1993

Baslow (25 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction W)

Set amidst the stark loneliness of the High Peak the village of Baslow is surrounded by some of the finest historic properties to be found in Derbyshire...

St Peters Church

Edensor (20 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)

It was the 6th Duke of Devonshire who looked out of his window one day from Chatsworth House, and realised that the magnificent view of the park in front of him was blocked by a.....

Ecclesfield Church St Mary

Sheffield (127 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N)

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Matlock Bath, Derbyshire: Illuminations

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)

Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England...

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. A View above tescos.

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE)

During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs...

The Riley Graves, Eyam

Eyam (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)

Setting its chilling history to one side, this is a village with a lot to offer. It is hidden away in a matchless location above the limestone peaks of Middleton Dale in the Peak District...

A view from the old bridge, taken on 23 July 04

Bakewell (202 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)

Bakewell is the largest town in the Peak District National Park. It is an old town full of glowing stone houses and buildings that lend an air of ambience and overall warmth...

A picture of Crich

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice...

A picture of Whiston

Whiston (11 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction N)

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley...

Below Stanage Edge

Hathersage (59 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)

The town now takes advantage of its superb position, operating mostly as an attractive place for tourists...

Winster, Derbyshire

Winster (21 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)

Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm...

All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)

Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre...

One of the streets in Ashford

Ashford in the Water (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)

The village was a centre for candle making, noted for lead mining and made famous by the discovery of Ashford marble which was first quarried by Henry Watson in 1748...

Worksop Priory, North Nottinghamshire

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction E)

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...

All Saints Church (now a Minster) Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Rotherham (107 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N)

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution...

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: scene near Middleton Top

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)

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Great tit with food for young

Elton (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Derbyshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)

This unspoilt small peakland village stands 950 feet above sea level offering stunning views of the peakland countryside. It is a very tradional village, which had its own fire.....

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This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SE)

This magnificent Elizabethan house was begun by Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick) in the year 1591. For the.....

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)

Pleasley Pit Country park is a reclaimed colliery site, which now offers nature lovers the chance to see record numbers of.....

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House (281 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction W)

The magnificent Classical mansion that is Chatsworth House, is one of the most celebrated Historic Houses in England. Built in.....

Botanical Gardens fountain 24th Feb 2005

Botanical Gardens, Sheffield (5 Pictures)

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)

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A picture of Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction N)

This cathedral dates mostly from the 15th century, it was the former parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its tower and.....

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SW)

The Matlocks between them form some of the most outstanding countryside in the Peak District. Here you can find Riber Castle.....

The central courtyard, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire

Haddon Hall (48 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)

Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you.....

Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)

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Gullivers Kingdom

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)

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Nine ladies stone circle

Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Stanton Moor (4 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)

This wild eyrie stretch of moorland has an invigorating, yet gloomy feel to it and looking around at the barrows left from the.....

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction S)

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A picture of Peak District National Park

Peak District National Park (407 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)

The varied and seductive scenery of the Peak District National Park rivals the scenic beauty of any where in the land. It is an.....

Robin Hood's Stride, Derbyshire.

Robin Hood's Stride (8 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)

Robin Hood's Stride is a rocky outcrop overlooking the pretty village of Elton, in Derbyshire. By tradition the sole province of.....

Towards Stanage on an Autumn day

Stanage Edge (26 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)

Stanage Edge is an elevated gritstone edge or enscarpment that stretches for around 4 miles giving extensive views across the.....

Batemans House, Lathkill Dale, near Alport, Derbyshire Peak District

Lathkill Dale (7 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction W)

This is one of the Peak Districts hidden gems, not only is the scenery highly picturesque but the region is full of interesting.....

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction NE)

The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction E)

The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......


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